Author: JJ Keeler

JJ Keeler lives in Colorado with a house full of pets. She owns three dogs, two cats, and a hamster she bought as a bribe to get her daughter to ride the school bus. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Colorado and has worked as a professional writer for fifteen years. Her clothes are perpetually covered in pet hair.

Do Dogs Feel Guilt?

May 28, 2020
Do Dogs Feel Guilt

Many of us are familiar with the “guilty” glance our dogs give us, the look that makes it seem like they just cheated on their taxes. Their eyes up, their eyebrows raised, their tail tucked squarely between their legs – it’s a common vibe whenever your dog is caught chewing on your shoe or stealing a chicken leg from a plate on the counter. But is regret really what your pooch is communicating? Or is … Continue reading “Do Dogs Feel Guilt?”

Animal Adoptions Skyrocket as Pandemic Rolls On

May 28, 2020
Animal Adoptions Skyrocket as Pandemic Rolls On

The coronavirus has a bright silver lining, and animal shelters – with their rows of empty cages – have a wonderful dilemma: There’s no more product left to move. From the start, this virus – the isolation, the quarantine, the multiple walks taken each day, the locked doors of groomers and salons – has been undoubtedly beautiful for petkind. Now, it has done wonders for many pups that needed homes. It’s also been as beneficial … Continue reading “Animal Adoptions Skyrocket as Pandemic Rolls On”

Helping Your Dog Adjust When the Pandemic is Over

May 28, 2020
Helping Your Dog Adjust When the Pandemic is Over

If your dog had its way, this quarantine would last forever. But, unfortunately for our wet-nosed friends, we’ll all return to real life sooner rather than later. When that happens, odds are, your pup will once again be left home alone – you’ll swap out your dog walks for your return to the rat race. It’s understandable – staying home isn’t feasible, not to your career or your own mental wellness. But don’t expect your … Continue reading “Helping Your Dog Adjust When the Pandemic is Over”

First Case of Canine Corona Reported in the US

May 28, 2020
First Case of Canine Corona Reported in the US

There have been a handful of cases of dogs testing positive for the coronavirus outside of the US. But now, we have one state-side too. Winston, a pug in North Carolina, appears to be the first dog in the nation to contract COVID-19 from his owners. This pug is a four-legged member of the McLean family, a family recently dealing with the illness. Sam McClean, an emergency room doctor who treated COVID-19 patients, was the … Continue reading “First Case of Canine Corona Reported in the US”

Minimizing Shedding as Springtime Approaches

May 28, 2020
Minimizing Shedding as Springtime Approaches

Ah, springtime! Flowers, rain showers, chirping birds… and dog fur. Lots and lots of dog fur! If you’re a dog owner, you know what we’re talking about: Suddenly, your precious pup is losing clumps by the minute, parting with so many tresses that you fret he’ll be bald by bedtime. Of course, shedding doesn’t hurt your dog – it’s a natural process that allows them to rid their bodies of damaged and old hair. But … Continue reading “Minimizing Shedding as Springtime Approaches”